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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,925.91, 24,736.19 and 9,966.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,925.91, 24,736.19 and 9,966.44 is: 13,752.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,925.91 : 24,736.19 = 9,966.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,925.91/24,736.19 = 9,966.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,925.91x = 24,736.19 × 9,966.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,925.91x = 246,531,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,531,765.47/17,925.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,752.82

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